Malaysia Australia Colombo Plan Commemoration (MACC) Scholarships

This scholarship will provide financial support to Malaysian students who commence a postgraduate program in 2018.

Value and duration

For Masters by Coursework programs the scholarship is available as a single payment of AUD$10,000 towards your tuition fees.

For Masters by Research or PhD programs the scholarship is available to cover full tuition fees, RTP equivalent living allowance and overseas student health cover (OSHC) for the standard duration of the program.

Number of scholarships available

For Masters by Coursework programs: Four (4)

For Master by Research or PhD programs: One (1)

Eligibility

To be eligible for this scholarship you must:

be a Malaysian citizen

commence your RMIT program in 2018

meet the academic and English proficiency requirements for entry into the nominated programs you have applied for

have excellent academic results

not be in receipt of another Australian or foreign sponsoring organisation scholarship

have received an offer from RMIT for your program by the scholarship closing date.

If applying for the Masters by Research or PhD scholarship:

You must either have previous publications or significant research experience; or currently be completing or hold one of the following:

a Masters by Research

a Masters by Coursework with a significant research component graded as high distinction, or equivalent

an Honours degree achieving first class honours

a 4 year bachelor degree achieving a GPA of 4 or equivalent (80% or above)

If applying for a PhD, you will not be eligible if you already hold a PhD or equivalent

If applying for a Masters by research program, you will not be eligible if you already hold a Masters by research or equivalent.